D.Hayden Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 About twice a year, I shoot in a match that scores everyone as open (typically night matches) Looking for an easy/reliable 13-15 rounds capacity mag tube if possible.. Mine will hold 10 now.. and these matches, at least so far, there's no issues with tight quarters What options for a tube and magazine combo are out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What tube are you running now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 A Nordic.. not exactly sure which one it is looking at their site.. I've had it for a number of years it's 16" from the end to the barrel nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Why not get the Nordic tube coupler and a +5 tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 See.. I didn't even know they had that.. thanks Any ideas for the spring for a 15 round tube? Is the Nordic spring they have, long enough and cut to 12" past the tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 When you find the mythical easy/reliable 13-15 round tube let me know as I’ve been running open for 4 years with a 12 rounder on both Benelli and Versa max and they are never reliable…...just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 ok - probably a noob, but Do I just order: MXT Extension Tube Coupler Plus Extension - for ~$50 (and pick whatever size I want?) It's just cheaper than I expected - so wondering if I'm missing something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yes, and yes, the Nordic spring will work. If you are doing a 15 round tube, cut to 17", let set full overnight, shoot 25 or so rounds, then clip to about 15". The longer the tube, the longer the spring needs to be to avoid shell surge. 10-12" works up to about 12 rounds, then you need more. I ran 13 rounds at the CTC, ran 100% with a 13" spring, after compression and reclip from 15". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 zmanktm - funny - u typed that as I was typing - I have a few months until the next open match to try things out - I'll let you know - we're you having issues with the 1st or last round in the tube, or just random? Mark - did you ever try for more than 13? or am I just being greedy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 We have a few customers set up with 15 rounds that are running 100%, but on mine, I only went to 13 in the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Dave My malfunctions are not just on the last round and it has happened on 2 different Benelli M2s and the new Versamax competition. The spent round is ejected and the new one is lying on the carrier. The oddest thing by far is it will statistically happen at a match and not in practice. It’s become somewhat of a joke among my fellow shooters. I run Nordic Tubes on the Benelli and a Plus 4 on the Versa Max with Nordic springs. I have tried the really long spring from Dave’s Metal works with similar results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock455 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I own a Versamax with 14 rnd tube. The only way I could get it to cycle every time was to double up two springs with back to back followers where they meet. I trimmed only one of the springs so that the free end stuck out 18" past the tube, no problems since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have tried a similar set up with a 14 round tube and 2 springs like your are doing that limited the tube capacity to 12 and I still had problems. I glad yours is working for you! I own a Versamax with 14 rnd tube. The only way I could get it to cycle every time was to double up two springs with back to back followers where they meet. I trimmed only one of the springs so that the free end stuck out 18" past the tube, no problems since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock455 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Your right, I left out that the tube is 15rnds but with the double spring it only fits 14rnds. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) I have an 8 and a 10 round tube, ordered the coupler and 5 round extension.. so I'll try to get the 15 working first then the 13 if the 15 doesn't.. Edited September 18, 2014 by D.Hayden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewberry Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I have Benelli sbe (basically the same gun). With a Nordic +9 and a shooters source +1. I used the spring that came with the nordic tube and didn't cut any off it. I can hold 13 in the tube. I've never had any function issues cause by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 I figure I've had the 8 round tuber for about 5-6 years.. it measures (on the cap end) 1.000", the coupler I received is about 1.035" Have they changed the thread sizes.. or did I just order the wrong one? Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 The coupler is for the new MXT tube. It isnt compatible with the older tubes. The website is kind of vague about cross compatibility but the MXT tube, caps, and couplers do not work with the older ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 On the versamax if you get one stuck on the lifter try taking the small spring from behind th latch out. I had that malfunction with full length mag spring in a 12 round tube and once I took the smaller spring out it cured it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercster Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I own a Versamax with 14 rnd tube. The only way I could get it to cycle every time was to double up two springs with back to back followers where they meet. I trimmed only one of the springs so that the free end stuck out 18" past the tube, no problems since This idea appeals to me. Use two springs but fine tune just one. Two good followers should be smooth and stable. Anyone else have thoughts/comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidgun Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I own a Versamax with 14 rnd tube. The only way I could get it to cycle every time was to double up two springs with back to back followers where they meet. I trimmed only one of the springs so that the free end stuck out 18" past the tube, no problems since This idea appeals to me. Use two springs but fine tune just one. Two good followers should be smooth and stable. Anyone else have thoughts/comments? I just read this and I have enough of these followers to try it out this weekend. I have had at least 1 failure per match where the shell would get stuck coming out of the tube. I have tried various spring lengths to have it work with 12-round tube. I will see if it happens this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Finally got all the parts (except a new spring - just used what I had lying around) and tried it... 15+1+1.. had 2 failure to feeds.. but I can see it won't take much to get it running - at least at the practice range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Dave, Did you ever get your 15+1+1 running 100%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Nope - unfortunately.. other chores and the snow/cold has moved in.. haven't gotten back out I got a good suggestion on a spring to try.. that's my next step... as soon as the weather warms a bit (it's 2 and snowing as I type..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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